home renovations

Last month, my family and I moved into a new home. In English, it's what we'd call a fixer upper; it's a home that needs updates, it needs renovation, it needs to be remodeled in various ways. We are in the process of fixing our house up, and today you'll hear a true story about the process. 

In this 5-minute English episode, you'll learn how to talk about home renovations and repairs in English. This is a topic-specific lesson, so it's jam-packed with vocabulary you will need if this topic arises in conversation.

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Glad to have you back this new year for another episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!

On today’s segment of ‘Bee-Spoke with Experts’, Anthony invites guest Cynthia Soda to the show! Cynthia is the Owner and Principal Interior Designer of Soda Pop Design Inc. Established in 2012, her multi-disciplinary interior design firm provides complete renovation and design services for mid to high-end residential clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Join Anthony and Cynthia as they discuss her love of interior design from a young age with inspiration from her parents, the importance of the technical aspect of design and having an open mind when it comes to perspective, style and aesthetic. They also dive into Cynthia’s experiences with TV and the challenges, but amazing lessons that can come with rejection. Another great episode filled with wisdom and advice for new designers!

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Ever wonder what it takes to be a successful general contractor? Well, you're about to find out. Join us with Jeffrey Scott, the very soul of our show and a veteran in the field of home renovation. Jeffrey takes us on a journey into his local remodeling company, known for its exceptional interior makeovers. But it's not just about brick and mortar for Jeffrey, it's also about the joy of giving people a beautiful new space they can call home, especially when it comes to kitchen and bathroom remodels.

Whether it’s a glimpse into his day-to-day project management or his downtime with family, Jeffrey’s passion for balance and dedication shines through. From his hands-on approach to customer concerns and project management to his downtime by the swimming pool, Jeffrey embodies the perfect balance between work and family life. Are you intrigued by his approach? Get more insights into Jeffery’s work by visiting jeffreyscotthomerenovations.com or give him a ring at 772-919-5340. Brace yourself for our next episode, where we'll delve deeper into the world of home renovations.

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As we age, our needs change, and our homes should adapt to meet those needs. For seniors, making home improvements can not only make their living space more comfortable and functional but also safer. Here are three things seniors can do to improve their homes.

Install Grab Bars and Handrails

Falls are a significant concern for seniors, and one of the best ways to prevent them is by installing grab bars and handrails throughout the home. Bathrooms, hallways, and staircases are key areas where these fixtures should be installed. By providing a sturdy grip, seniors can move around their homes with greater confidence and avoid slips and falls. These fixtures are easy to install and can be found in a variety of styles and finishes to match any decor.

Upgrade Lighting

As we age, our eyesight often deteriorates, making good lighting essential. Seniors can improve their homes by upgrading lighting fixtures to provide more brightness and illumination. Task lighting can be added to work areas such as kitchens and desks to help with reading and other tasks. Outdoors, motion-activated lighting can be installed to improve visibility and prevent accidents. Having adequate lighting throughout the home can help seniors see clearly and avoid tripping or falling.

Improve Accessibility

Seniors may find it challenging to navigate their homes if they have mobility issues or disabilities. Making modifications to improve accessibility can make a significant difference in seniors' daily lives. Ramps or lifts can be installed for those who use wheelchairs or have trouble with stairs. Doorways can be widened to accommodate walkers or other mobility aids. Cabinets and counters can be lowered for easier reach, and doorknobs can be replaced with lever handles that are easier to operate for those with arthritis or limited hand strength.

In conclusion, by making these simple changes, seniors can improve their homes' safety, functionality, and comfort. Grab bars and handrails can prevent falls, adequate lighting can improve visibility, and accessibility modifications can make it easier to move around the home. Seniors deserve to live in a space that supports their needs, and these improvements can help them maintain their independence and enjoy their homes for years to come.

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This episode's guest is Brittany Gentilhomme.  She is 27 years old assistant superintendent that has been working in construction for 3 1/2 years. She aspires to be able to run projects as the lead super one day.

In this episode she shares all of the opportunities she pursued before following in her father's footsteps and pursuing a career in construction. 

We also talk about:

• Transferable skills from other industries, include the fashion industry.
• The financial freedom construction has offered her at an early age.
• A quick tip for how she finishes drywall corners.

As a young woman in the field, Brittany hopes to be an example to other young women who want to work in non-traditional careers. She also recently bought her first house and has been doing a complete renovation on it in her spare time.

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A friendly conversation about Ashley's home makeover quickly  turns into how does one go about protecting the home? More importantly would any of the ladies get a gun? It's a question that is heated, genuine, and touches on not only the necessity for some, but the real fears, and the situations that have had the ladies think twice about their opinions. This is a conversation that goes there, and we definitely want to hear from you all afterwards!

Alright Mama's Den community what do you do to keep your home safe? Would you get a gun? Let us know over at   @themamasdenpodcast or send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com

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Summary:  Diana Pauro – She is the Founder of Rebel Builders, a Design-Build Company based out of the Greater Boston area.  In this episode, we chat about her epic experiences.  She shares: 

·       How she landed a gig teaching an Architect AutoCAD as a 15-year-old

·       Why she sold a firm to backpack across South America 

·       How she ended up in the US. 

·       How she encourages autonomy among her team and welcomes diversity in her business.

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·       Instagram – @rebelbuilders

Special Thanks to Lucinda Dykens  of Coastal Virtual Solutions for editing this episode of Space to Build.

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In episode 16, Ludwina Dautovic interviews Mitchell McLean. Mitch is passionate about all things DIY, having spent the past 19 years with Bunnings supporting customers with bringing their projects to life. Mitch is currently part of the Bunnings workshop team, an online community for sharing DIY advice and inspiration.

About Mitchell McLean

Mitchell McLean has been renting for 20 years and has had quite a rental journey. It’s provided him with variety and flexibility. Bunnings workshops is all about assisting customers with DIY projects online. Renters are coming in daily to improve their property.  They have just hit 30k members and a high percentage of them are renters.

"Whether you're a tenant or owner, turning your house into a home is imperative. Creating positive surroundings with your personal style should be seen foremost as an investment into your own well-being."

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How you can make your rental feel like your home with out losing your bond

1. Touch base with your landlord and have a chat. They're usually happy to negotiate changes in the home.
2. The kinds of things you can change are basically anything that doesn’t damage your property and it’s easily removable. Make sure that you put the property back in the same state that you found it.
3. You can hang pictures and curtains. Just be mindful how you hang them. You can now get hanging strips from Bunnings which will hold up to 4kg which will save you putting a hole in the wall.

Bathroom vanity story

Mitch and his partner were living in a rental that had a very old bathroom vanity. They replaced it and it improved the quality of their home and their experience living in it. The landlord was also very happy as it improved the value of his house.

“ We need to look at it like we’re investing in our happiness, not in someone else’s property.”

Garden ideas for your rental property

• Container planting
• Free standing gardens
• Don’t invest in things that you can’t take with you.
• Outdoor wall art from succulents
• Hang cheap art outside and seal it with a waterproofer - silicone spray

Improvements you can do inside your rental hom

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No matter what stage of life you are in, or where you live, your home should be your sanctuary; a destination you want to retreat to over and over again. This episode of the Welcome Home podcast is for everyone who has big dreams to turn their home into a relaxing oasis, but isn't quite sure where to begin.  We bring in home organization experts, Erika and Ginny from The Girl For That, to give answers and tips on how to organize a space and create the home oasis you've always dreamed of. Whether it's a functional home office or an organized play room for the kiddos, home organization is a great place to start!


- For more information on The Girl for That, visit thegirlforthat.com
- Email Erika and Ginny at thegirlforthat@outlook.com to learn more about their services and to schedule a free consultation
- Follow @thegirlforthat on Instagram and Facebook 

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A bi-monthly home building and home buyer podcast for realtors, home buyers, home owners and those researching new homes for sale. Twice a month, Chelsi Frazier, Whitney Pryor and special guests will demystify the home buying and building process, share tips and secrets, share stories from the frontlines and perform a deep dive into the most common—and not so common—questions that are asked during the home buying process.     

There's a lot to choose from when it comes to selecting upgrades and features for your new home. Picking out the "fun" features like engineered wood floors or that kitchen back splash you've been drooling over can take center stage, but what about the not-so-fun selections like gutters?! They may not be glamorous, but could be essential to protecting the foundation of your home, and on this episode we bring in the expert to tell you why. Michael Rich, owner of M&M Gutters,  walks us through the importance of having gutters, how to maintain them and its many benefits, especially in this rainy spring season. If you're on the fence about adding gutters to your home and want to learn more, this is the episode for you!

To learn more about M&M Gutters go to www.mandmgutterstx.com or contact Michael at 469.773.8982 to request a gutter installation estimate on your home.

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A bi-monthly home building and home buyer podcast for realtors, home buyers, home owners and those researching new homes for sale. Twice a month, Chelsi Frazier, Whitney Pryor and special guests will demystify the home buying and building process, share tips and secrets, share stories from the frontlines and perform a deep dive into the most common—and not so common—questions that are asked during the home buying process.     

Have a potential new or existing property you are looking to make improvements on? There is a quick way to determine if the project is worth it, and then a more detailed way! 
Let me go through the steps I go through, whether a project is small or a massive undertaking, and whether I'm doing the work myself or contracting it out!

As always, you can find more here on Instagram @thefinancediaries and on TikTok @thefinancediaries

Renovating existing homes and buying real estate to update and flip has certainly gained momentum over the last few years, and today, those in the business of renovation are reaping the rewards. 

Today's guest, along with a couple of her best friends, started their business by renovating a single house back in 2014. Little did they know the Instagram account they set up for family and friends would spark a generation of DIY renovators and grow a multi-million dollar business.

Threebirds Renovations is known for their stunning house transformations, signature light, bright, and white style, and more recently The Reno School and The Styling School. They're inspiring countless women to follow in their footsteps.  

Today it's a pleasure to welcome one of the birds Lana Taylor to the podcast. We're going to talk about how to create a dream home and a dream business. 

We also chat about:

• How Threebirds Renovations began; their business vision and how it’s evolved over the last seven years;
• Navigating a business in a typically male-dominated industry;
• What it’s like to work with your best friends and how each of their roles evolved and were defined as the business grew;
• DIY and Style trends for 2022;
• Why they chose to scale the business with The Styling School and The Reno School, and how you can be a part of it too;
• The top 5 tips for renos or DIY; and
• Where to from here, what the future looks like for Threebirds.

Connect with Threebirds Renovations on Instagram here or visit the website.

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Hello Everyone! Today on Realty Check with Trish Williams, we are kicking off a new series! Home Projects and Renovations! Trish will be bringing in home project experts to talk about all the different things you can do to your home to improve value or compliment your lifestyle, big or small! Today we welcome Arath Rangel to talk about easy and affordable remodels that can add value to  your home. Thanks for watching!!

00:00 Introduction
00:51 Our Guest Handyman Arath Rangel
01:20 Arath's Background and Company
03:50 Customer Service in the handyman industry
05:20 how long has Arath been doing Handyman services?
06:35 Home Maintenance, can we call Arath to look at our house?
10:15 Touching Up Holes in the Wall from nails, paintings, frames, etc..
12:40 Caulking, a lot of Value for not that much Money
17:13 DIY Home Project HORROR Story
22:00 Common Handyman Services lately
27:25 How do I contact Arath?

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Home improvement projects – they can add real value to your home. But more than that they can help you fall in love with your home all over again. Remodeling the kitchen or adding a bathroom are some common home improvement dreams. Things like energy efficient windows or insulation sound boring but can add a lot of value, too. 

The question is how do you pay for them? That’s what we’re going to talk about today. 

Listen here and follow @CashologybyFNBO® on YouTube for more!

Today I’m having coffee with Jeremy Grant. Jeremy is is a single dad and an Engineer Technician at a medical device manufacturer who recently took his woodworking hobby online sharing with the world how to start from scratch and share progress from the ground up. He is passionate about starting and completing renovation projects and is happy knowing that other people are inspired by his ideas and projects.

We are talking all about the starting, going for your dreams, home renovations, diy home projects, and more.

Grab a cup of coffee and join us.

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We get our EH game on with the co-founder of Eh Frame, former TV co-host of HGTV's Love It or List It Vancouver, and veteran musical theatre performer extraordinaire, Todd Talbot! Rachel is connected to Todd through her mama, who performed with him over many Christmas seasons in White Christmas at Vancouver's Stanley Theatre. This man has pipes!

Todd joins us to chat about his journey growing up in Vancouver, embarking on his career in acting and the entertainment industry, while shedding some light on the behind the scenes reality that goes down on television productions. Todd also speaks about his life as a father and homeschooling his children during the Pandemic. Todd and his adorable family have currently embarked on an exciting ride, temporarily moving to a more remote community in British Columbia's Okanagan (BC's Sunny, wine & lake country), where they're building their dream lakefront home-away-from-home, the Eh Frame.

It's refreshing when someone like Todd swings by and let's it all hang out, while presenting in a candid and sincere way. This is a dialogue to listen to and learn that at the end of the day we are all just humans, going through life in a similar way, taking it day by day.

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What is a home equity line of credit (HELOC), and how does it work? Is a home equity line of credit the same as a home equity loan or a mortgage? How can I obtain a home equity line of credit*? And finally, what are the best ways to use a home equity line of credit? Though it all may sound confusing, a home equity line of credit is actually quite simple and it can be a powerful tool to have in your financial toolbox.

In this episode of Financial Cents, Brent Cannon, executive vice president and director of community banking, sits down with Ana Ochoa, vice president and private banking relationship manager, to discuss HELOCs. According to Ana, “a home equity line of credit is a line of credit that you use based on the equity you have in your home, whether it’s a primary home, second home or vacation home*”. She goes on to explain that unlike a home equity loan, “you can borrow and pay it off, and still have the credit available after you pay it off.”

This makes a home equity line of credit a great financial tool, especially since there is no origination cost, no appraisal fees and no title fees. 

“It’s really a great source for a cash reserve based on the inexpensive nature of getting into a home equity line of credit,” Brent adds.

For most folks, a home equity line of credit is commonly used for home improvement projects that ultimately increase the value of the home, consolidating debt or to have in case of unexpected emergencies or opportunities. According to Brent, home equity lines of credit are great for debt consolidation because the interest rates are so low.

To conclude the discussion, Ana talks about the idea the home equity lines of credit are great to have in case of emergencies. “It's such an advantage because there are so many things that could happen, that it almost feels like the home equity line of credit could be a safety net for certain financial responsibilities that you may have,” she said.

Financial Cents is hosted by Brent Cannon, executive vice president and director of community banking, and features real answers to the real questions that Arizona businesses and individuals have about money. With each episode featuring veteran bankers from National Bank of Arizona, Financial Cents provides the insights you can only get from a friend in the business.

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Have you been putting of that big project?  Quit that!  This is the year!  On this week's show we look back on projects completed in 2020 and our plans for 2021.  Our hope is that you find that fire to get to work on what you want accomplished in this new year.

Dave rounded out the show with a run down of major events that happened in 2020 besides the Rona.